Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 13.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,646 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Scranton, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower